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Melk Abbey Museum
Abbey museum presenting imperial rooms, art, manuscripts, and monastic history. The essential cultural visit in Melk.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
$123
Average ticket price on Oct 16
$123
Fastest journey on Oct 16
4 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
4 h 23 m
Trains on Oct 16
1
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Melk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Melk will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 1 trains from Munich to Melk, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the direct trains cover the 279 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 23 m .
On Fri, Oct 16 the slowest trains will take 4 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Trains from Munich to Melk run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 8:01 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Munich to Melk trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:16 AM Munich | 4h23 | 12:39 PM Melk | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Abbey museum presenting imperial rooms, art, manuscripts, and monastic history. The essential cultural visit in Melk.
Exhibition in the abbey library area highlighting manuscripts, learning, and Baroque scholarship. A refined stop for book and history lovers.
Garden and pavilion displays within the abbey complex exploring Baroque landscape design. Worth visiting for artful outdoor heritage.
Terrace and viewpoint areas around the abbey offering superb panoramas over Melk, the Danube, and surrounding hills. Excellent for photos.
Melk’s compact historic center with pastel facades, shops, and abbey views. Ideal for a relaxed walk and essential first stop in town.
Main old-town street lined with historic buildings and local businesses. A practical and scenic route between station, square, and abbey.
Apricot jam-filled dumplings from the Wachau. Melk is a gateway to Austria’s main apricot region, making this dessert especially local and traditional.
Apricot jam folded into thin pancakes. A classic Austrian sweet often tied to Wachau apricots, which are a signature regional product near Melk.
Apricot cake baked during the Wachau harvest season. It highlights the region’s prized Marille and is a common treat in cafés around Melk.
Refined restaurant in Hotel Zur Post with modern Austrian cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and an elegant but relaxed setting near the abbey.
Traditional Austrian inn in Melk’s old town serving schnitzel, roast dishes, and regional specialties in a historic, casual atmosphere.
Popular local café and bakery for coffee, pastries, and apricot desserts. Good stop for a lighter meal or sweet Wachau specialties.
Moderate for Austria: meals and hotels are usually a bit cheaper than Vienna or Salzburg, while local transit and coffee are fairly standard.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés.
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Melk Bahnhof -> Melk Hauptplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Melk by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Munich to Melk trains use the München Hbf to Melk station pair. Use this guide to compare Munich and Melk train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
München Isartor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ratskeller, Speiserei Volksbad, Klenze 17, Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
Wi-Fi is available at München Isartor. ATMs are available at München Isartor.
Ticket office support is available at München Isartor. Information desks are available at München Isartor.
Luggage storage is available at München Isartor. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Isartor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Isartor: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Isartor.
Nearby hotels include Novotel München City, Hilton Munich City, Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum, Unsöld's Factory Hotel.
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
Melk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant zur Post, Wachauerhof
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Ticket office support is available at Melk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Melk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Melk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Melk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Melk: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wachau, Hotel Stadt Melk, Hotel Restaurant zur Post.
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